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In the Name of the Father (1993)

"In the name of truth... In the name of justice... In the name of love."

7.919932h 13mEN
Drama

Directed by Jim Sheridan

Rating

7.9/10

Runtime

2h 13m

Language

EN

Release

December 27, 1993

Director

Jim Sheridan

Official Trailer

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Overview

A small-time Belfast thief, Gerry Conlon, is wrongly convicted of an IRA bombing in London, along with his father and friends, and spends 15 years in prison fighting to prove his innocence.

Cast

Daniel Day-Lewis

Daniel Day-Lewis

Gerry Conlon

Pete Postlethwaite

Pete Postlethwaite

Giuseppe Conlon

Emma Thompson

Emma Thompson

Gareth Peirce

John Lynch

John Lynch

Paul Hill

Corin Redgrave

Corin Redgrave

Robert Dixon

Beatie Edney

Beatie Edney

Carole Richardson

John Benfield

John Benfield

Chief PO Barker

Paterson Joseph

Paterson Joseph

Benbay

Marie Jones

Marie Jones

Sarah Conlon

Gerard McSorley

Gerard McSorley

Belfast Detective Pavis

Frank Harper

Frank Harper

Ronnie Smalls

Mark Sheppard

Mark Sheppard

Paddy Armstrong

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into In the Name of the Father (1993), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

A small-time Belfast thief, Gerry Conlon, is wrongly convicted of an IRA bombing in London, along with his father and friends, and spends 15 years in prison fighting to prove his innocence.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of In the Name of the Father. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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